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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Synchlora gerularia

Synchlora gerularia

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Geometrid and Swallowtail Moths (Superfamily Geometroidea)

-Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)

-Emerald Moths (Subfamily Geometrinae)

-Tribe Nemoriini

-Genus Synchlora

-Synchlora gerularia


The Synchlora gerularia, commonly known as the Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, is a delicate green geometrid moth belonging to the family Geometridae. Its wings are a bright, fresh green marked with fine, wavy white lines that give it a distinctive and elegant appearance. Over time, the green coloration can fade to yellowish or whitish tones as the moth ages. Like other emerald moths, its larvae are famous for their camouflage, which they achieve by attaching flower petals and other plant debris to their bodies.

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